Nylon Dentures, or as silicone invisible women still like to call them, appeared in dental use relatively recently. For the first time, dentists began to use them in America. Before the advent of silicone, plastic artificial teeth were used in dentistry. Plastic dentures used for partial loss of teeth, but since they were made from hard plastics, their use may have been only temporary.
Unlike plastic, nylon prostheses are made of dental nylon, which is designed specifically for dental prosthetics in dentistry. Thanks to its more flexible and soft properties, nylon prostheses can be used for permanent wear. Below in the photo you can see that nylon in its external characteristics very similar to natural teeth and gums, and fixing clips, or as they are also called - clasps, are generally invisible with constant wear. This again indicates that such prostheses are not only comfortable to use, but also have beautiful aesthetic qualities.
If you compare acrylic and nylon denture Immediately I want to note that the nylon is not able to break when overloaded, it does not include no harmful substances, capable of long-term use to cause an allergic reaction in the human body.
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Types of Nylon Prostheses
Any artificial teeth used in dental practice are divided into several types according to their qualities, and nylon teeth are also no exception. The size of the nylon prosthesis, as well as its final shape, depends on how many teeth are missing in the dentition and on the presence of various jaw defects. Considering these moments, nylon prostheses can be divided into:
- single, the name itself explains everything. From the photo you can see that in appearance he resembles a butterfly and is attached to the gums with clums. It is used in case of loss of one or several teeth or for the correction of a defect of a single tooth;
- partial, used if one or more teeth are missing. Fixed with several abutment teeth;
- full, if you look at the photo, you can see that with the help of it can replace the lack of a full dentition, both on the lower and upper jaw. It is worth noting that a full prosthesis is much tougher than a single and partial prosthesis and is fixed to the gum with the help of a chamber system.
Advantages and disadvantages
Nylon prostheses are a good substitute for expensive implants, but it is useful to note that they have both a number of advantages and a number of drawbacks.
The main advantages are:
- aesthetic beauty. Possessing the same color as natural, such artificial teeth with daily use remain almost invisible for others;
- The fastenings, with the help of which it is fixed on the gum, are also made of silicone, which is also important. In the process of talking or loud laughter, you can safely open your mouth wide and not be afraid that someone will notice these attachments;
- the installation does not have to grind the adjacent teeth and also the use of such a prosthesis is possible in many clinical situations;
- in his design no metal elementswhich are characteristic of artificial limbs. Due to this, during operation, any damage and loosening of the teeth are excluded;
- With proper and good care, such prostheses can retain their useful properties and remain suitable for five to seven years.
The disadvantages include:
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elasticity. Nylon is unable to distribute the load evenly over the entire gum, and it puts pressure directly on the place by which the chewing process is performed. Accordingly, after some time, the gum will begin to ache and subside. Sagging of the gums can be as near one tooth, and immediately next to several. Sagging is when the gum leaves the tooth and its root is exposed. And the prosthesis during operation will deliver a lot of discomfort, putting pressure on the gums. The photo shows that it is quite elastic and have a small volume, you quickly get used to them. - during installation, it will not be possible to fit it in one go. Every time he chews food, he will deform and move out;
- for the right care, you will need special tools, as the usual brush and paste will not work here. When using standard brushes scratches on the surface of the prosthesiswhich will then be very difficult to remove;
- The nylon prosthesis is quite expensive, since the price includes the cost of material and the use of special expensive equipment for impression heat transfer. In order for it to fit perfectly in size and shape, the dentist uses thermoplastic impression materials. Thermomass softens to the desired temperature and is placed in the oral cavity. Gradually adding new small portions of thermal material, the doctor thus makes an impression, which, with its contours, accurately reproduces the cheek furrows and soft tissues of the oral cavity.
Indications for use
Regardless of the purpose for which prosthetic teeth are made for aesthetic beauty with the ability to cover existing, but ugly teeth with new artificial and beautiful ones, or as a forced prosthetic as a result of a lost tooth, more indications and contraindications should be taken into account. The indications for the installation of such a prosthesis, include:
- The installation of a nylon prosthesis is necessary if a person has lost one or more teeth. If for many reasons, he cannot afford to implant a dental implant.
- due to the presence of various diseases in humans, the operation to implant a permanent implant becomes impossible. In this case the best way out of this situation will become a nylon prosthesis. After all, it can be installed even in the presence of such diagnoses as diabetes, various diseases of the cardiovascular system, epilepsy, and bronchial asthma.
- Many dentists recommend using such dentures for children. It often happens that the baby tooth had to be removed, and the permanent one is not in a hurry to take its place, in this case high probability of displacement and deformation the entire dentition. Using a silicone prosthesis will help prevent this undesirable effect.
- Nylon prostheses will be indispensable if there are chronic diseases of the gums, such as periodontal disease. It is known that periodontal disease is quite a serious disease, which, if not treated in time, can cause tooth loss. It should be clarified that periodontal disease is a few weights, wearing nylon prostheses is possible only if periodontal disease of the first and second degree.
- It is also possible to use nylon prostheses as an assistant in the adaptation of tissues of the oral cavity, in the process of implanting a dental implant.
Contraindications to the installation
It should be noted that silicone prostheses sometimes advise people to use dangerous work, as a result of which it is possible to receive various injuries, including frequent loss of teeth, these include athletes of various categories, military force structures, etc.
Set silicone denture should bring not only aesthetic beauty, but also daily pleasure from its use. Therefore, in order not to encounter various undesirable disappointments during the operation, one should pay attention to contraindications before installation:
- periodontal disease of the third and fourth degree, when there is a complete destruction of the dental-toothed tissue, resulting in purulent ulcers and a strong displacement of the teeth. What can eventually lead to their loss;
- the remaining teeth, on which you plan to install a denture, have a low crown. Under such conditions hard enough to install artificial teeth;
- with inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa or as they say gum inflammation. The chronic course of this disease is characterized by atrophy of the epithelium of the mucous membrane, as a result, the edges of the gums are significantly reduced;
- if the movable part of the gum is too mobile, then in this case it is also not recommended to install nylon prostheses.
Before you choose a particular type of prosthesis, yet better consult your health care providerthat will help make the choice right.
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